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Elie Saab Le Parfum stays true to the official description of the fragrance and the list of notes, they are pretty much what you're going to smell. For me, this was not one of those scents that turn out to be completely different than you expected. On the contrary, once I got to test it, it smelled like everything the designer and the perfumer described. Perfect fit. Elie Saab said he wanted to create a fragrance that is an "ode to light" and "expresses a radiant femininity". Francis Kurkdjian said that he felt he had to "translate a brilliant femininity": "what I found fascinating in working for Elie Saab, was the idea of interpreting light; I didn’t have any specific images in mind, just sensations: the whiteness of the sun at its zenith, radiant femininity, a modern interpretation of voluptuousness." Well, they nailed it.
Orange blossom and jasmine are the main players here, wrapped in rose honey, over a light, woody base of clean patchouli and cedar. The rose honey adds a touch of sweetness to the concoction, making the florals warm and rounded, with no rough edges. The fragrance is luminous and utterly feminine; a 'sunshine in a bottle' type of scent, which makes it perfect for spring/summer wear, but ultimately, it is a perfume for all seasons. It is bright, lovely, elegant and it perfectly compliments Elie Saab's designs. If you are into white floral scents, you'll want to try this one. Lasting power on me: 6 to 7 hours. Overall, I would qualify it as moderately strong but keep in mind that I can wear strong scents, so my threshold when it comes to perfume strength is high. It is not a light scent, but it won't knock you out either.
Elie Saab Le Parfum is available in 30ml, 50ml, 90ml Eau de Parfum and in matching body products (shower gel 200 ml, body lotion 200 ml, body cream 150 ml and deodorant spray 100 ml). The ad campaign is fronted by Anja Rubik (pictured below).
You can find it at leading department stores and beauty retailers such as UK - Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols; US - Neiman Marcus, Saks, Nordstrom; Europe - Douglas, Sephora.
Elie Saab Le Parfum is available online at Escentual.com and FeelUnique.com (both online retailers deliver internationally and are currently offering a free 30ml body lotion with 50ml & 90ml fragrance purchases, while stocks last).
Have you tried Elie Saab Le Parfum yet? What did you think of it?
